SONGWRITING CONTESTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

Friday, April 4, 2014

Showcase submissions for the 2014 Americana Music Festival & Conference are now open, and will be accepted through March 28. There are two ways to submit: AMA Members can submit for free by printing the submission application (which can be found at http://americanamusic.org/how-submit) and mailing it to the Americana office at PO Box 628, Franklin, TN 37065. Non-members can submit via the digital platform, Populr, for a fee of $25. Are you an AMA member, but prefer to submit online? You'll still have to pay the $25 fee. All applicants will be notified by June 27. Selected artists will showcase Sept. 17 - Sept. 20 at premier venues in Nashville,

Expo Management, Inc. is looking for an anthem song for the Made in America Expo that depicts the spirit of the Expo. Deadline May 1.
http://madeinamericaexpo.org/anthem-contest/

Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands Has Launched
Guitar string manufacturer Ernie Ball has partnered with World's Loudest Month to launch Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands at the Monster Energy's Welcome To Rockville and Rock on the Range festivals. The winning band for each competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the respective festival for their onstage performance, over $15,000 in prize gear from Music Man, Drum Workshop, Zildjian, Blackstar, Apogee Electronics, Electro-Voice, TC Electronic, JH Audio and an Ernie Ball endorsement. Through Ernie Ball's submission portal and platform battleofthebands.com, bands register at no cost and have the opportunity to enter multiple contests, upload their music, share their profile, garner exposure and compete to be the next "Battle of the Bands Winner."

Saturday, February 1, 2014

The City of Richardson's Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is now accepting entries for their 2014 Performing Songwriter Contest. $500 cash will be awarded to the top four songwriters. We only accept 300 entries and the deadline is March 5, 2014. Additional information can be found on the attached flyer or at the following links:

New Folk entries are open for mailing and emailing (new this year). Sonicbids platform is opening in the next few days. The sooner you send the songs in the sooner our listeners can get started. Please don't file this note for later, if you're gonna do it, do it now!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Music Gorilla is Accepting Submissions for March 2013 Austin TX

Submit now to Play during the Best Week in Music

Music Gorilla is now accepting submissions for their 8th annual Live Showcase Series during the biggest MUSIC FESTIVAL/CONFERENCE in the world. This is held in Austin, TX from March 13-16, 2013. Music Gorilla will be showcasing 50 artists and bands at this FREE showcase series.

The Artists selected to perform will receive massive exposure. The venue is right in the middle of everything on 6th Street in Austin, TX. Artists will not receive compensation or travel expenses to play at the showcase.

Past showcases have been attended by Major and Indie Label A&R, Managers, Entertainment Attorneys and other industry pros, as well as celebrities like Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows, and Rachel Ray.

Past performer's thoughts on the Showcase Series: "In a very short time, Music Gorilla has made a huge difference in our band's career. It all started this past March... We were invited to play Music Gorilla's Live Major Label Showcase in Austin, Texas. It was there that we connected with a producer/A&R rep from Capital Records. Several months later we're excited to announce the release of our new CD, 'Take A Seat,' which was produced, recorded and mixed by Jimmy Landry! The tracks are amazing and many doors have opened. Thanks for taking a chance on a bunch of 16 year olds! You guys are amazing!" - Ned, Steve, Collin & Koz (Comic Book Heroes)

The songs – besides being well written and original – must reflect thepassions of Sandra James and her foundation. Spend some time on ourwebsite, read Sandra's biography, and listen to her music. This willgive you a good idea of what Sandra stood for and how the foundationis continuing her good works.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Enter your best work to The 12th annual Independent Music Awards to get the respect & attention your music deserves!

Hurry! Deadline is October 12, 2012.

Check it out - earning an Independent Music Award is more than just a badge of distinction (though that certainly helps)!Only The IMAs can deliver the international prestige, exposure and revenue opportunities that help build buzz and turn millions of new fans into customers.

That's why self-released and independent label talent from around the world submit their best work in more than 80 Album, Song, Design, and Music Video categories. Are you ready to stand with the best?

Monday, June 25, 2012

“I don’t think Ronnie Milsap’s ever gonna record this song,” but there’s a very good chance he will because the country music legend, along with American Songwriter, have announced Ronnie Milsap’s “Country Cut” Contest, starting June 18. The quote is John Hiatt’s lyric from his 1987 song “Memphis in the Meantime” and it sets the tone for an opportunity that will give one aspiring songwriter a track, recorded by Milsap, and placed on his upcoming album to be released Fall 2012.

American Songwriter and a panel of industry professionals (listed below) will listen to every song submitted and present Ronnie Milsap with 25 finalists. Milsap and producer Ron Galbraith will select the winning song.

Ken Madson, President of Average Joes Management says, “Knowing the American Songwriter audience, we should be able to find some fantastic songs. We have a great group of judges who will help narrow the field of hits for Ronnie to pick from.”

With over 26 albums, 62 singles, 40 No.1′s, 6 Grammy’s and over 35 millions albums sold, Ronnie Milsap is giving one lucky songwriter their chance to win a piece of the business. To enter your song, visit American Songspace.

JUDGES:

John Ritchie, Creative Director, American Songspace

Caine O’Rear, Editor, American Songwriter Magazine

Ken Madson, Manager, Average Joes Manangement

Noah Gordan, Head of A&R, Average Joes Entertainment

Matt Bjorke, Editor, Roughstock.com

Craig Shelburne, Writer, CMT.com

Clay Hunnicutt, Sr.VP Country Programming and Community Engagement, Clear Channel